---
title: SmartArtLayouts.Item Method (Office)
ms.prod: office
api_name:
- Office.SmartArtLayouts.Item
ms.assetid: 8741eb7f-21d4-dfff-ef02-a87959d8a841
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# SmartArtLayouts.Item Method (Office)

Retrieves a  **SmartArtLayout** object at the specified index or with the specified unique Id.


## Syntax

 _expression_. **Item**( **_Index_** )

 _expression_ An expression that returns a **SmartArtLayouts** object.


### Parameters



|**Name**|**Required/Optional**|**Data Type**|**Description**|
|:-----|:-----|:-----|:-----|
| _Index_|Required|**Variant**|Specifies either an integer representing the index or a string representing the location of the  **SmartArtLayout** object.|

### Return Value

SmartArtLayout


## See also


#### Concepts


[SmartArtLayouts Object](smartartlayouts-object-office.md)
#### Other resources


[SmartArtLayouts Object Members](smartartlayouts-members-office.md)

